An Americanist
Welcome to An Americanist, your go-to solo podcast for a quick and snarky dive into the current events and politics shaping our nation! As a daily extension of the An Americanist blog, I’m here to break down the headlines that matter—Monday through Friday—without the fluff and filler.
In each bite-sized episode, I tackle the latest political news, dissect current events, and share my unfiltered thoughts, all with a sprinkle of humor and a touch of sass. From legislative shenanigans to social issues stirring the pot, I’ll keep you informed and entertained in just a few minutes each day.
Join me as we explore the stories that impact America and remind ourselves why an engaged citizenry is essential for our democracy. Whether you’re commuting, grabbing coffee, or taking a break, An Americanist Daily is the perfect way to stay in the loop without sacrificing your time or sense of humor.
Subscribe now and let’s navigate the complexities of today’s America—one short episode at a time. The. Go read the blog for a more in depth analysis. AnAmericanist.com
Episodes
988 episodes
A Guitar Legend Skips America While A Florida Lawsuit Forces Hard Questions About Fertility Clinics
Some headlines demand more than a scroll and a shrug. We open our feed to find a touring icon calling the U.S. too dangerous for shows and a Florida couple alleging an IVF mix-up that left them raising a baby with no genetic link to either pare...
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9:52
What Do Outrage, Artisanal Trends, And Aging Desire Say About Us
Brace yourself for a rapid-fire ride through the final stretch of our show: candid, punchy, and a little unhinged in the best way. We start with the countdown to the end and jump straight into a Fox News flare-up, using Greg Gutfeld’s on-air cl...
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10:53
From Doomsday Clocks To Gut Health And A Hypnosis Surprise
Start with a Hall of Fame shocker, take a hard turn into the doomsday clock, and end with a marketing stunt that tries to monetize compliments—this ride is equal parts gut check and grin. We unpack why the clock moved closer to midnight, how le...
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10:36
Southwest’s Plus-Size Policy, NFL Feuds, And A Fraught Minneapolis
The mic heats up fast: we call out power with names and dates attached, from Minneapolis leaders shifting toward ICE cooperation to the way media framing turns “undocumented” into something softer than policy implies. We don’t tiptoe around the...
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12:21
Sports Politics Fatigue And A Friday Mailbag
A reporter at a tennis presser tried to bait athletes into a political sound bite, and it set us off on a bigger question: why does every postgame mic need a litmus test? We unpack how manufactured outrage crowds out real insight, why fans come...
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12:52
From Snowmageddon Hype To Junk Drawer Gold
Forecast alarms ring loud, then fade to a whisper. We open with that whiplash as severe weather warnings in North Alabama cool off, and we talk honestly about how hype, uncertainty, and trust collide when headlines escalate faster than the stor...
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10:10
From Baby News To A Battle Over Gender Policy
A simple piece of good news sets the stage for a bigger conversation about how personal moments collide with public narratives. We move from that spark into a frank, first-person look at women’s rights, sex-based spaces, and why language isn’t ...
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18:28
From Soup Choices To Selfhood: How We Lost Local News And Found Ourselves Scrolling
What if a date-stamped “leak” claimed gravity would shut off for seven seconds—and millions believed it? We walk through the viral rumor, why NASA’s explanation is straightforward, and how fake authority (project names, budgets, rigid timestamp...
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13:17
Health Scare, Culture Clashes, And A Baggage Claim Twist
A routine surgery that spiraled into emergency reentry. A viral exchange where a doctor stumbled over a basic question. An ICE arrest that exposes years of enforcement gaps. A Disney stunt gone sideways and a veteran cast member who shielded a ...
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16:50
When Local News Fades, Communities Lose Their Memory
A survivor speaks, a county boils, and a coach is still missing. We open with a raw statement read at a school board meeting that reframes a tabloid headline into a human story: shame that never belonged to a young woman and a community forced ...
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14:07
From Anticipatory Replies To Revenge Bedtime: Owning Your Attention
Ever felt your point evaporate the moment someone jumps in? We explore why interruptions happen, how the brain races ahead with anticipatory replies, and what actually keeps the floor when conversations speed up. The surprising hero is small an...
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14:08
Viral Dad Debate, 90s Prices, And Airport Confiscations
If you’ve ever heard someone say a dad is “babysitting” his own kids, this conversation is going to land. We open with a viral take that calls for real shared parenting—no three-page instructions, no lowered expectations—just two capable adults...
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10:07
Exploring The Strangest Liquids, A Suspension Controversy, And A Backyard Bear Saga
A list of the world’s most expensive liquids isn’t just trivia—it’s a window into how markets, scarcity, and hype collide. We open with a fast, funny rundown of price tags that range from nail polish and penicillin to horseshoe crab blood and c...
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14:15
From A Controversial Shooting To Billy Joel’s Return And Why Julia Roberts Almost Skipped Notting Hill
Some stories land like a punch; others feel like a hand on your shoulder. We start with Minnesota’s headline-grabbing shooting involving a DHS officer and a protester and break down the uneasy balance between lawful protest, public order, and n...
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10:33
From Cash-Filled Barf Bag To Royal Drama And Media Language Wars
The morning starts soft—fog on the windshield, coffee in hand—then swerves into a ride full of surprise, conflict, and big questions. We move from a flight attendant’s barf bag full of cash to a very public feud in conservative media and a roya...
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10:32
From Viral Vandalism To Fake Ads: What We Missed And Why It Matters
Your feed looks glossy for a reason—AI is dressing up ordinary products to feel irresistible, and plenty of those “deals” just landed in thrift stores days after the holidays. We dig into the surge of “AI slop” gifts, why even savvy shoppers ge...
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12:22
Dragons, Butt Lifts, And Big Macs Walk Into A Monday
The holidays are finally over and the world feels like it’s snapping back into place—shows return, routines resume, and the coffee hits just right. From that grounded moment, we wade into three stories that capture how people search for magic, ...
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8:31
From First-Date Lasagna To AI Food Fraud And The Disney vs Cruise Dilemma
The year opens on a quiet drive and a louder question: how do we keep our sense of joy without losing our common sense? We start with a viral first date that arrived at a bar in a casserole dish—a homemade lasagna tailored to a hinge prompt—and...
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14:20
What Your Blood Type Says About Health And Why Times Square Confetti Still Makes A Grown Man Cry
A countdown, a wig switch, and two stories that stick: we dig into what your blood type might say about your health, then climb to the rooftops with the man who sets Times Square’s confetti loose at midnight. The science comes first. We break d...
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11:44
From Headlines To Healing: A Host Confronts Crime, Politics, And The Pull To Log Off
The quiet of the holidays did something rare: it turned down the volume long enough for us to hear ourselves think. That’s where we start—grateful for a forced break from the news cycle—before wading into three stories that won’t sit still: a d...
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11:48
From Shattered Seats To Showbiz Spats: A Rollercoaster Of Odd News And Honest Reflections
Ever feel that strange drift between Christmas and New Year—the dead week where time slides and everything feels slightly out of focus? We start there, then shift fast: a surprise visit from my sister snaps the mood back into color, and we’re o...
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11:12
Backstage At The Rockettes’ Christmas Show
Holiday cheer is sweeter when you know how it’s made. We start with a rapid-fire tour of the headlines—late-night lore about banned guests, a senator humbled by an elite workout, a baffling DOJ video release, and a quiet leadership shakeup—then...
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10:47
Food Risks, Flight Scams, And Holiday Ethics
Holiday sparkle meets hard choices as we weigh what’s safe to eat, how we treat each other in crowded airports, and whether “Robin Hood” thefts help or hurt. We start with a candid look at what food safety insiders actually avoid—sprouts, deli ...
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10:30
From City Hall Scandal To Home Alone Math
Coffee in hand, we start with a quick Friday pulse check and a question many government workers and contractors are asking: will Christmas Eve and the day after be official days off, and what does that mean if you’re not a direct federal employ...
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7:55
A Colleague Hit Play, And Now I’m Rethinking What I Say
Ever had your coworkers discover your secret creative life? That moment can flip a switch. We open with the jolt of being “found,” the urge to self-censor, and the deeper question creators face: how do you protect your voice when your audience ...
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